Category: Jets UK Chronicles

Nikki Charleworth with a closer look at New York Jets 4th round pick, cornerback Juston Burris

With their first pick (118th overall) on day three of the 2016 NFL draft, the New York Jets selected cornerback Juston Burris from North Carolina State. Burris, a three year starter with the Wolfpack, has many of the traits you’d expect to see in a Todd Bowles defensive back.

Nikki Charlesworth with a closer look at New York Jets ILB Bruce Carter

We’re another week closer to the season, so here’s the low-down on another of the Jets’ free agency signings; veteran inside linebacker Bruce Carter. Like players we’ve looked at in this series in previous weeks, Carter is another addition to add depth to a position where the Jets have significant need.

Nikki Charlesworth with a closer look at newly signed Jets defensive back Daryl Morris

Continuing the series taking a look at some of the more under the radar 2016 free agent signings by the New York Jets, this weeks it’s the turn of cornerback Darryl Morris. Added to give further depth to the secondary and support on special teams, Morris was signed to a one year deal worth $750,000. Here is the low down on the Jets’ newest defensive back…

Nikki Charlesworth with a closer look at newly signed New York Jets running back Khiry Robinson

The New York Jets backfield underwent a rapid overhaul in the opening salvos of free agency. With Chris Ivory signed to Jacksonville, the Jets quickly sought to remodel the position by spreading the funds available. In addition to bringing in Matt Forte and re-signing Bilal Powell, Khiry Robinson was also signed from the New Orleans Saints, following a 2015 season which was ended early by injury. Robinson was signed to the Jets on a one year $1.175 million contract effectively as the third string back. Let’s take a closer look at the latest addition to the Jets’ offense…

The New York Jets’ disastrous 2012 draft class has finally been consigned to the history books. It wasn’t a vintage year across the league, but even for a team which is not a stranger to poorly judged picks this was a particularly terrible showing. While the loss of free agents Demario Davis and Antonio Allen on Wednesday barely made headlines , their departure marks the rather depressing fact that not one of Mike Tannebaum’s final eight picks remains.

Nikki Charlesworth looks through the New York Jets quarterback options in this week’s Jets UK Chronicles

A New York Jets offseason wouldn’t be complete without some sort of quarterback controversy riling up social networks and polarizing opinions. Rather than a broken jaw or a broken system, this year it’s Ryan Fitzpatrick’s impending free agency ruffling feathers. ‘Should the Jets pay Fitz?’, ‘how much is too much?’ and ‘who else could we get?’ are all questions being currently debated. Beyond all this heated discussion though, is there really a better option that re-signing Fitz?

Nikki Charlesworth looks at former New York Jets linked with Super Bowl 50 and other recent links they have to the big game…

Following on from last week’s look at the Jets’ history with the Pro Bowl, this week it’s a look at links with the Super Bowl. On first glance you might assume that this would be an incredibly short article as the Jets have only made it to the World Championship game once. Super Bowl III (1968 season) was and still remains the high point of the franchise’s history. Led by Broadway Joe Namath who came through on his guarantee, this was the first and only time the Jets could call themselves World Champions. Similarly to English soccer fans who look back longingly to the 1966 World Cup (the only time they have won it), the nostalgia has been somewhat replaced with frustration about why it’s never been repeated. The Jets have come close, making the AFC championship game four times, but have never managed to jump the final hurdle. However, through players and coaches there are some interesting links between the Jets and the biggest game in the NFL season.

Nikki Charlesworth documents the Pro Bowl history of the New York Jets organization…

This weekend features the biggest non event of the football year; the Pro Bowl. All Star games are not a feature of major British sports leagues so on paper the idea of getting to see the best players in the league match up sounds exciting. Of course, the game itself resembles nothing of the sort and I definitely won’t be staying up past midnight to watch Team Irvin take on Team Rice. The players too are becoming disinterested. This year’s Pro Bowl boasts the most declined invitations in it’s history. Some are down to injury or preparing for the Super Bowl, but a record number simply were not interested in heading to Hawaii to participate in a diluted football game.

However, if you look at it another way, being voted to the Pro-Bowl roster is a still a sought after accolade for players, considering that this identifies them in the top 5% of active players. The fact it is voted for by fellow players, coaches and fans (since 1990) means the recognition is valuable though the game itself is not. Brandon Marshall, who declined his invitation this year due to injury, stated that he was “tired of the Pro Bowl” but clarified that he still appreciated the votes. With that in mind, here are some facts and stats about Jets who have been voted to the Pro Bowl to mull over on a weekend without any real football.Continue reading “Jets UK Chronicles – New York Jets and the Pro Bowl”

Nikki Charlesworth on New York Jets GM Mike Maccagnan winning Executive of the year

The Pro Football Writers of America Executive of the Year award has been handed out since 1993. Until this week, no member of the Jets front office staff has ever won it. Exactly one year after taking up his post, Mike Maccagnan picked up this accolade Thursday. In an slightly prophetic comment last week, I suggested he might be in the running for such an award and this is certainly well deserved recognition for what he has achieved in his first year.